A bill would allow voters to get help casting a ballot without needing a reason.
Sen. R.C. Soles, a Columbus County Democrat, said he filed the bill to clear up a conflict between state and federal law about who can get assistance.
Under state law, voters may only get help if they are physically disabled, illiterate or blind. Only a member of their immediate family, in-law or step relation could help.
Federal law is less restrictive, allowing any voter to get help from anyone they designate.
Soles said the conflict led to "some confusion" during the November elections when a complaint was made that some voters who did not need help were getting it.
The bill would allow any voter to get help from anyone they designate except a representative of their employer or union.
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